National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)

Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Objects and Application of Act

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In fulfilling the rights contained in section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the State—

(a)	through its functionaries and institutions implementing this Act, must act as the trustee of the coastal zone; and

(b)	must, in implementing this Act, take reasonable measures to achieve the progressive realisation of those rights in the interests of every person.